Soccer fans... we have an exciting announcement! Anyone can bid on the following amazing experience in our Magnificat Online Silent Auction starting Monday, April 13th at 8 am...

⚽️🏟️🥂 WORLD CUP 2026 TICKETS

Win (2) two pitchside tickets to attend a 2026 World Cup Group Stage Match in Boston on June 26th, 2026. Known for its passionate sports culture and enthusiastic fan base, Boston is expected to deliver an unforgettable atmosphere as it welcomes teams and supporters from around the world. Your Pitchside Lounge hospitality package offers an unforgettable matchday experience right at the heart of the action. With premier sideline seating, you’ll enjoy unparalleled views as the excitement unfolds just meters away. Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with champagne and handcrafted mocktails or cocktails, setting the tone for an immersive day of football and culture. Savor a premium culinary experience with menus inspired by local flavors and traditions, served at interactive food stations. Enjoy exclusive access to a lounge space featuring live entertainment, photo opportunities, and special guest appearances. Enjoy dedicated guest relations, premium gifting, and the option for on-site parking to ensure a seamless and luxurious experience from start to finish.

💙 Visit stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat starting Monday, 4/13 to bid!

#Magnificat #auctiongala #silentauction #sneakpeek #WorldCupBoston #FIFAWorldCup

about 13 hours ago, St. Mary Swormville
silent auction preview
silent auction preview
silent auction preview
silent auction preview
silent auction preview
silent auction preview
silent auction preview

Our 5th grade chemists were busy the past several weeks exploring the structure and properties of matter. They also all did a wonderful job on their NY State Chemistry Lab!

#science #grade5 #chemistry #sciencelabs #KNOWLEDGE

about 14 hours ago, St. Mary Swormville
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science
grade 5 science

Still working through the jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, & Easter leftovers? Check out this Easter themed snack that Mrs. Picone's 1st grade class enjoyed last week!

#grade1 #EasterSnack #SMStheplacetoBEE #FAITH

1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
grade 1 easter snack
Everybody wants family photos to commemorate special life events, display in their home, or use on Christmas cards! Win a family photo session from our Magnificat LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📸 Family Photo Session
Let Katherine Kenwell Cich capture your family in a great light! Great to use for your Christmas card photos, First Communion portraits, 8th grade graduation portraits, new baby or birthday photoshoot, or whatever you choose! Winner has choice of a local shoot location and receives all digital images.

💙 Purchase your Magnificat Tickets by Midnight Tonight! stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #familyphotos
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
family photos
Have an animal lover in your family? Attend Magnificat to bid on & win this one of a kind experience!

🐈 🐾 🐕‍🦺 🐇 Vet for a Day with Lunch
Spend the day at Country Village Pet Care Hospital in Alden as their “doctor-in-training”! Dr. Will & his vet techs & assistants look forward to sharing their knowledge, experience, and love of animals. Winner will observe the doctors, technicians, and assistants throughout the day and learn how to examine dogs and cats, give medicine, and give vaccinations. You may even encounter some interesting cases! Whether your student is an animal lover or interested in a career in veterinary medicine, this is a great opportunity to learn about being a veterinarian! Lunch for your child is included.

💙 TODAY is the last day for Magnificat Tickets: stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #Vetforaday #animallover
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
vet for a day
Here's a sneak peek at another exciting experience you could win from our LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance at Magnificat, & TODAY is the last day to get tickets!

🍽️🍷 Dinner for a Year
Value: PRICELESS to the cook of the house! Treat yourself to dinner out once a month with TWELVE $100 gift certificates to area restaurants! Some family favorites, as well as a few fancier date-night establishments will be included!

💙 TODAY is the last day for Magnificat Tickets: stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #DinnerforaYear
1 day ago, St. Mary Swormville
Dinner for a year

TODAY is the LAST DAY to get tickets to MAGNIFICAT!

Enjoy open bar, appetizers, a gourmet dinner, silent & live auctions, & more. Dress to impress in blue & white. Tickets are only available until 12 midnight TONIGHT - don’t miss your chance to support Catholic education & enjoy a great party! Our exciting LIVE AUCTION items are only available to bid on & win by guests in attendance at Magnificat - preview these exciting items & experiences now!

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

Can't attend but would still like to support St. Mary School? Sponsor a teacher to attend at the ticket link above until midnight tonight! We're also still accepting donations of wine, spirits, or gift cards via our Magnificat Donation Tree just outside the school office.

Also, our Online Silent Auction opens next Monday, April 13th! Anyone can bid & win even if you can't attend Magnificat - watch the St. Mary School social media pages and check our Magnificat web page for previews & more information.

St. Mary School has been an integral part of our community for 175 years. With your generosity, we will continue to be a vibrant place in our community where Catholic values shape tomorrow’s leaders!

2 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala

Here's a sneak peek at another exciting experience you could win from our LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance at Magnificat...

⛳️ Round of Golf at The Country Club of Buffalo
Enjoy a fabulous round of golf for 3, plus our member donor to round out the foursome at this Donald Ross designed course right in your own backyard. on Brilliantly incorporating the unique beauty of a limestone quarry into six holes, the course features two standout holes: the sixth, nestled within an old quarry, and the 18th, bordered by a stunning natural rock garden. Select to play with caddies or carts and enjoy post round cocktails overlooking the one of a kind 18th hole.

💙 TOMORROW is the last day for Magnificat Tickets! stmaryschoolswormville.org/magnificat

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #CountryClubofBuffalo

3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Magnificat Gala
Country Club of Buffalo
Country Club of Buffalo
Country Club of Buffalo
Country Club of Buffalo
Country Club of Buffalo
🐰🌸 🐣🪺Happy Easter from our SMS Kindergartners! Before Easter break, the class had an Easter celebration - they enjoyed a snack based on the Easter Story from the Bible, completed a fun, festive craft, & even had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny who left them a classroom full of bright & colorful Easter eggs to hunt for! It was a hip-hoppity kind of day!

#SMStheplacetoBEE #Kindergarten2026 #Easter #egghunt #biblestories #Eastersnack
3 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
K Easter Party
💙 Here's a sneak peek at another exciting experience you could win from our LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance at Magnificat...

🍻 3 Hour Limo Ride with Stops at Brazen Brewery & Bloomfield’s Pub

3 Hours of Limo Service Provided by Advantage Limo for up to 20 passengers! Valid Sunday - Thursday, Good for 1 year from Magnificat Auction Gala date. Includes one drink per person at Brazen Brewery, and 50% off your bar tab from Bloomfield’s Pub for your party during your limo night! Use for a Moms’ Night Out, Adult Birthday Party, Post Fantasy Football Draft Guys’ Night, or any special event you’re celebrating.

💙 Magnificat Tickets available through Mon., April 6th: stmaryswormville.ejoinme.org/2026MagnificatTickets

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #limoride #BrazenBrewery #BloomfieldsPub #AdvantageLimo
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
Grade 2 put their own spin on egg coloring at their Easter celebration this week! Check out some of their egg-stra special designs, and the sweet treats they enoyed.

#grade2 #goforaspin #eastereggs #coloringeggs
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party
grade 2 Easter party

🥳 Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bishop (Assistant Principal, Elementary Religion), Mrs. Wojtaszek (Grade 2), Mrs. Witkowski (3-5 Science), Miss Gon (Kindergarten), Mrs. Daigler (Music), Mrs. D'Angelo (Principal), Mrs. Leong (Tech/Makerspace) & all SMS students celebrating birthdays in April!

#happybirthday #SMStheplacetoBEE #April #HBD

4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
April Birthdays
Now in the place where he had been crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had yet been buried. So they laid Jesus there. ~ John 19:41-42

Please join our St. Mary's faith community for services today:
Holy Saturday ~ April 4th: EASTER VIGIL* ~ 7:00 pm ~ ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Morning Prayer: 9:00 am ~ Chapel
Easter Basket Blessing: Noon ~ Chapel

The Easter Vigil is the restoration of the early Church’s tradition as the great celebration of adult baptism and confirmation. It is the high point in the liturgical year. The vigil begins in darkness (usually outside) and the long procession of candlelight that enlivens the church reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world who has conquered all darkness and death. The Paschal candle that is lit at the Easter Vigil will remain in the church throughout the year as a sign of Christ’s death and resurrection.

Family Faith Activity: During the day on Holy Saturday, spend some time as a family talking about the Paschal Mystery — Jesus’ crucifixion, death and resurrection. Take a walk around your neighborhood looking for signs of new life in springtime. Talk about how Jesus rising to new life is truly transformative and life-changing.
Source: https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/walking-through.../

For a complete Together in Christ Holy Week Schedule, click here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/article/2787931
4 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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💙 Here's a sneak peek at another exciting experience you could win from our LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance at Magnificat...

🎪🎉 Ultimate Glamping Experience from Glamping WNY!
Choose between an Outdoor Bell Tent or Luxurious Indoor Sleepover experience. It's the perfect way to turn any ordinary sleepover or birthday party into an unforgettable adventure!
• Indoor Teepees or Outdoor Bell Tent
• Set up & Clean up
• Twin Memory Foam Mattresses
• Your Choice of Theme
• Cozy Blankets & Linens
• Custom Letter Board, Décor, Pillows
• Breakfast Trays & Lanterns

💙 Magnificat Tickets available through Mon., April 6th: stmaryswormville.ejoinme.org/2026MagnificatTickets

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #ultimateglamping #GlampingWNY #themeparty #bestbirthdayever #sleepover
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
glamping
We had an amazing day of learning, praying, and fellowship at our annual all school Lenten Retreat for students in grades K-8 on Weds. The retreat concluded with a special visit from St. Francis of Assisi who shared with all of us the story of his life. We learned that God can use ANYONE to make a difference in our world! God changed Francis's heart from the "king of the partiers" to "champion of the poor".

Thank you to all who helped plan and execute the retreat this year, and helped our students grow closer to God during Lent!

Click here for more photos: https://tinyurl.com/ydvzsxdd

#StFrancis #Lent2026 #schoolretreat #catholicschools #SMStheplacetoBEE
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat
Lenten retreat

🐰 Mrs. Wojtaszek's 2nd graders are applying for jobs... with the Easter Bunny! Students filled out applications to be the "Easter Bunny's Assistant", then shared their responses with the class. We'll let you know who gets a call back for an interview! 😉

#jobsearch #EasterBunny #jobapplication #assistanttotheregionalmanager #Easter2026 #grade2 #tradition

5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
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He said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit. ~ John 19:30

Please join our St. Mary's faith community today:
Good Friday: Apr 3rd
Morning Prayer: 9:00 am ~ Chapel
Stations of the Cross: Noon ~ Main Church
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S PASSION ~ 3:00 pm ~ NATIVITY OF THE BVM

Good Friday is a somber remembrance of Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross. It is a day of fasting and penance and a time to examine all of the places in our lives where we fail to follow Christ and fall into sin. Good Friday is not merely a commemoration of a historical event; rather, Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross, along with his glorious resurrection, comprise the heart of the Christian faith.

Good Friday is not a Mass; holy Communion that is distributed has been consecrated on Holy Thursday and kept in the tabernacle for adoration. Also Stations of the Cross are offered on Good Friday.

Family Faith Activity: Pray the Lord’s Prayer at bedtime on this night in remembrance of Christ’s gift for all of salvation.

Source: https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/walking-through.../

For a complete Together in Christ Holy Week Schedule, click here: https://www.stmaryswormville.org/o/smsp/article/2787931
5 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Pieta statue in St. Mary's chapel
🩷🐥 🩵 Peep... peep... it's almost Easter! Our Kindergartners recently used Peeps in a science based lesson. Students chose one descriptive word to characterize the outside & inside of a Peep using their five senses. They also designed their very own Peeps & filled in an "all about me" poster using their writing skills. What a sweet day!

#peeps #marshmallow #Easter2026 #Kindergarten #science #writing #5senses
6 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
PEEP DAY
PEEP DAY
PEEP DAY
PEEP DAY
peep day
PEEP DAY
PEEP DAY
💙 Here's a sneak peek at another exciting experience you could win from our LIVE auction, but only if you're in attendance at Magnificat...

✏️ PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY, Value: PRICELESS
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the Principal at St. Mary School? Now is your child’s chance to find out! Bid on this opportunity to call the shots & run the show! Here is a peek into what your child’s day might be like:
• Wear your most professional “Principal Clothes”
• Welcome everyone for the school day at morning drop-off.
• Hang out in “your” office.
• Work with Mrs. D’Angelo to run a fire drill
• Want to give a class recess at 9:00AM? You’re the boss! Make the call over the intercom.
• Meet with Fr. Tom to make some “big decisions” for the school!
• Visit classrooms & check in on teachers.
• Enjoy a special lunch, courtesy of Mrs. D’Angelo.
• Plan with Mrs. Kisailus what kind of merchandise the school should get for the upcoming year.
• Make an official decree for the school
• Lead the end of day prayer & announcements over the PA.

💙 Magnificat Tickets available through Mon., April 6th: stmaryswormville.ejoinme.org/2026MagnificatTickets

#Magnificat #auctiongala #liveauction #sneakpeek #pricipalforaday #priceless
7 days ago, St. Mary Swormville
Magnificat St. Mary School Gala
Principal for a Day
Principal for a Day
Principal for a Day
Principal for a Day
Principal for a Day

Reminder: Holy Thursday Friendship Supper-5 PM TOMORROW, 4/2, in St. Mary's parish center. We still have room for YOU! Bring a dish to pass. Chicken and drinks provided. Bonus: It is only a 16 minute drive to Our Lady of Peace for the Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7 PM. RSVP for the Friendship Supper now @ https://shorturl.at/X3u8P so we know how much chicken to order!

7 days ago, St. Mary's Church
Friendship Supper Dishes to Pass